Pioneer DJ history 30 years of the CDJ: get your digital copy deckades charts the evolution of the CDJ and its impact on DJ culture across the past three decades, with 42 exclusive pages of photos, interviews and commentary.
DJ tips 6 challenges to boost your DJ skills From mixing on “dumb DJ gear,” to playing a totally different genre, and taking gigs you’d usually turn down, these exercises should get you out of your comfort zone and sharpen your craft....
Pioneer DJ history We look back on 15 years of rekordbox In 2009, the CDJ-2000 and its accompanying rekordbox software introduced DJs to a different way to play: uploading music to a USB stick. We reflect on this pivotal time for Pioneer DJ, while...
DJ tips How to be a background DJ From gigs in bars, to chill-out rooms, and ambient sets, we explore the subtle art of DJing in the background.
DJ culture Boris Brejcha on his unique approach to DJing We hear how every aspect of the German artist's craft, from the music he plays through to his fondness for rubber ducks, is designed to stand out from the crowd.
DJ culture Why do some DJs love rotary mixers so much? What is it about rotary mixers that has created such a passionate community of users? We asked 11 DJs to share their thoughts and experiences.
DJ culture 7 lessons from the BBC’s fantastic disco documentary Disco: Soundtrack Of A Revolution shows how most of modern DJing and club culture can be traced back to the creativity and struggle of marginalized communities in 1970s New York.
DJ culture A DJ’s Guide To The World Of Corporate And Private Events Looking to broaden your bookings? Successful DJs and agents share their advice and experiences, helping you to navigate a world that works much differently from the club scene.
DJ culture How important are “drop videos” to DJs? Videos that capture the biggest moments of a DJ set have become a core part of DJ life. We spoke to industry figures to try to understand the positives and negatives of the trend.
DJ culture Inside the studio with over 10 billion streams to its name Kevin Grainger and Cass Irvine of Wired Masters are the favourite mixing and mastering engineers for some of the world’s biggest dance and pop artists. We visited their incredible studios to hear...
DJ culture Your guide to the fast-growing world of finger drumming This highly engaging performance technique, embraced by DJs and drummers alike, is getting more and more attention. We look at the past, present and future of finger drumming, and offer advice for...
DJ culture The Unifying Power Of The Sound System Ahead of this weekend's Notting Hill Carnival, the biggest street party in Europe, we speak to Linett Kamala, one of its directors, about the immense sonic and cultural power of the Jamaican sound...